December 6, 2016
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December 1, 2016
Systems change: How we can all create healthy and happy communities
Last week, we talked about a central part of our work here at Pinnacle Prevention: food systems in Arizona. Our team has a vision for healthy communities across our state, and our primary way of achieving these food system goals is through systems change.In general, systems change represents a shift in the way communities make decisions about […] Read more
November 28, 2016
What is the food system?
Graphic courtesy of Nourish Initiative, www.nourishlife.org Here at Pinnacle Prevention, much of our work revolves around local food systems in Arizona. We are all part of the food system, though most of us don’t realize it. The food system is comprised of nearly every aspect of food, including the environment in which it is grown, […] Read more
November 23, 2016
Think twice before you toss it! “Expiration” date labels lead to food waste
Families in America throw away about 25 percent of the food they buy, often because of expiration dates on food packaging. For an average family of four, this waste is between $1,365 and $2,275 of lost grocery money every year. Many of us rely on these labels to tell us when it’s time to toss our food, […] Read more
November 16, 2016
How to create happy mealtimes that grow healthy families
Let’s face it: family mealtimes can be a battle.Everyone knows how important it is to eat our fair share of greens — everyone, that is, except your child who is scrunching her nose at that side of asparagus, hoping her determined distaste can make it disappear into thin air. It’s easy to get frustrated when you’re […] Read more
November 9, 2016
Want to make a difference, support the Earth and feed the hungry? Consider Ugly Food!
Photo courtesy Pete/CC/https://flic.kr/p/f7Xixe Did you know that grocery stores across the country throw away thousands of pounds of perfectly edible food every year? Over 25 percent of edible produce ends up in the trash each year, often because it does not meet the beauty standards that Americans have come to expect from our fresh finds. Fresh […] Read moreNovember 2, 2016
Food Waste: Throwing away resources in a hungry country
We waste billions of pounds of food in the U.S. every year. Grocery stores throw away produce that isn’t pretty enough to buy, consumers purchase more food than we can eat, and we toss out items before they are really spoiled. Reducing our food waste by just 15 percent would save enough food to […] Read more
October 21, 2016
How to practice mindful eating
Next time you sit down for a meal, try taking these steps before, during and after you dig in: First, slow down and pay attention to your body and how it feels. Take some deep breaths and focus on your stomach. Do you feel hungry? How hungry are you? Are you hungry for a certain kind […] Read more
October 12, 2016